Reporting on the games made in Canada and the creators behind them
Russian Subway Dogs (which may be the last Toronto developed Vita game) is coming to Steam, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Vita, and Steam. We now know the release date for one of those platforms: Steam.
Starting August 2nd, players can download the arcade game based on real-life stay dogs of the Moscow metro on Steam. You can add the game to your wishlist on Steam right now.
✨🐶RUSSIAN SUBWAY DOGS🐶✨
— Miguel 🦑 Sternberg (@spookysquid) June 6, 2018
A systemic-arcade game, inspired by the real life stray dogs of the Moscow metro! Coming to Steam, Xbox One, PS4 & PS Vita in 2018!
Wishlist on Steam: https://t.co/nVexYWbmk2
Mailing List: https://t.co/cm8zMEwEMi https://t.co/LRpqn2U7yN pic.twitter.com/GA2bvqH8T1
David B joins us from the west coast best coast to talk about the upcoming Quiver Games Incubator!
Bizdev extraordinaire Eric Beer joins us to give his Hades II impressions and chat v-bucks subsidized game preservation.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and many more!
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars hits PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC tomorrow - to celebrate Ubisoft released a hype video going over the weapons, enemies and more. Check it out below!
Far Cry 5's Lost on Mars expansion, out July 17 in North America, takes players millions of miles away from the farms of Hope County to the red planet. This time around, you'll be playing as everyone's favorite fighter pilot, Nick Rye as you blast Martian arachnids, fly around Mars, and hangout with your old buddy Hurk in an effort to save the earth from a deadly alien invasion.
Solo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.
David B joins us from the west coast best coast to talk about the upcoming Quiver Games Incubator!
Bizdev extraordinaire Eric Beer joins us to give his Hades II impressions and chat v-bucks subsidized game preservation.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and many more!
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
The next piece of Far Cry's season pass will be out July 17th on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox. Titled Lost on Mars, it'll put players as Nick Rye as he's teleported to Mars to help his buddy Hurk help stop an alien invasion on Earth. You can check out the teaser trailer and press release below, and in the meantime can play the previous DLC Hours of Darkness.
Leave Earth behind and go toe-to-claw against Martian arachnids to save the world from an alien invasion. Far Cry 5: Lost On Mars is available on July 17, 2018.
FAR CRY® 5: LOST ON MARS LAUNCHES ON JULY 17
Nick Rye and Hurk Return for an Intergalactic Battle to Save Humankind
Montreal — July 11, 2018 — Yesterday, Ubisoft announced Far Cry® 5: Lost on Mars, the second post-launch adventure, will release July 17 on available platforms. Lost on Mars continues the uncanny adventures in the Far Cry 5 Season Pass as players travel to Mars to eradicate an alien threat. Lost on Mars can be purchased as part of the season pass for $39.99 or the Gold Edition for $119.99.
Lost on Mars transports the franchise’s insanity from Hope County to the red planet as Nick Rye is teleported to a hostile planet to help his buddy Hurk thwart an alien invasion of Earth. This adventure gives players a new arsenal of alien weaponry, including the Blaster of Disaster, Hellfire and Morphinator, while also introducing a new traversal tool with Space Jets. Humankind’s future is in the hands of the game’s most notorious guns-for-hire. Time to squash some bugs!
In addition, all Far Cry 5 players will have access to new Mars-themed assets in Far Cry Arcade, available now. Map builders will be able to integrate these assets into their existing maps or create new sci-fi-themed maps. Future content will also include thematic assets that will be added to Far Cry Arcade for free. Those who download the Lost on Mars DLC will also gain access to new weapons – Obliteratorrrr, Taser Phazer Annihilazer, Nerve Reaper, Grape Popper and Hellfire – to use as they liberate Hope County from the Project at Eden’s Gate.
Far Cry 5 post-launch will continue with a final DLC adventure – Dead Living Zombies – which will be released in August. An additional asset drop will give map builders more tools to create unique Far Cry Arcade experiences. The adventures are available in the season pass or as stand-alone DLC purchases, while new asset releases for Far Cry Arcade will be available for free to all players in future title updates.
Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 will continue to receive premium DLC adventures available in the season pass, as well as free content, including new Far Cry Arcade assets and in-game live events following the launch.
For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit farcry.com and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/farcrygame or hashtag #farcry5.
For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
ABOUT UBISOFT
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.
The latest update to Digital Extremes free to play MMO Warframe is now live on consoles. The update includes the 'The Sacrifice' quest-line, updates to the UI, cosmetics, and more. You can check out the full details here, plus a trailer and screenshots below.
Unmask the truth in The Sacrifice, a mind-bending new chapter in the cinematic storyline. Available now on PC and coming soon to consoles. Download Warframe free at https://www.warframe.com.
London, Ontario-based Tencent subsidiary Digital Extremes has announced that their almost decade-old F2P online action RPG Warframe now supports crossplay across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Digital Extremes announced at The Game Awards this week that Empyrean, the large 4-player co-op spaceship-battle expansion for Warframe, is available now for PC.
Runbow is out now on Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch (and Wii U, and Steam, and 3DS, and Xbox One) for $14.99 USD. It serves as a nice little appetite while we wait for Double Cross (due this year).
The wait is over. #Runbow is now available on #NintendoSwitch! The full game, and all DLC are now line on the eShop! https://t.co/M7PWKJTksO
— 13AM Games (@13amgames) July 3, 2018
The ultimate party is now available in the palm of your hands! Huge thanks to @HeadupGames and @stagecs for making this happen! pic.twitter.com/fTu8wyHjnU
The #Runbow party finally makes the running jump to @PlayStation! Available now! #playstation #ps4 #indie #partygame pic.twitter.com/zc2J0XNsew
— 13AM Games (@13amgames) July 4, 2018
Toronto-based 13AM Games have announced a new paid expansion for their 2022 co-operative kaiju beat ‘em up Dawn of Monsters releasing in 2023.
Toronto-based 13AM Games have announced their side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up game will be releasing on pretty much every platformer later this month on March 15th. Limited Run Games also has a physical edition for all platforms you can check out here.
Far Cry 5 has been updated with a photo mode and some other additions to the Arcade Mode. You can download the patch for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Photo mode would be a good addition while we wait for the remaining DLC. Check out the patch notes here.
Way of the Passive Fist came out earlier this year, we even spoke to Jason Canam shortly after it released, and now the game has been updated with the "New Dawn" update.
The New Dawn update is a free download and includes a new Epilogue campaign "New Dawn" which has 5 stages, a new rogue-like Survival Mode, as well as some revamped story and difficult adjustments..
#WayOfThePassiveFist is BIGGER and BETTER than EVER with our greatest update yet: NEW DAWN!
— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) June 21, 2018
NEW DAWN is live on Steam, and is coming soon to consoles!https://t.co/YOS063pNEw pic.twitter.com/MAn3FKLWIH
If you own Way of the Passive Fist then you can download the free update now. If not, the game is currently on sale on Steam.
Indie developer Lightning Rod Games have been working on A Fold Apart, their emotional 3D puzzle game about being in a long distance relationship.
To help bring the game of live they are looking into public funding via Fig. If you're unfamiliar with Fig it's similar to Kickstarter but also offering the chance to invest in the game. $20 dollars on the Fig page gets you access to a copy of the game when it releases.
You can check out the full trailer and some screenshots below which shows off the "folding" mechanic. The game will contain over 50 levels when its released.
A Fold Apart is a 3D puzzle game about the emotional struggle of a long distance relationship set in a world of folding paper. 💙 Help support the game and get it first: http://Fig.co/AFoldApart Inspired by origami and papercraft, this award-winning game mechanic allows players to fold and manipulate the paper world, both to physically and to metaphorically navigate a long distance relationship - based on a true story.
"A Fold Apart is a 3D puzzle game about the emotional struggle of a long distance relationship set in a world of folding paper.
Inspired by origami and papercraft, our award-winning game mechanic allows players to fold and manipulate the paper world, to both literally and metaphorically navigate the struggles of a long distance relationship - based on a true story."
Now on @PlayFig!
— Lightning Rod Games (@LRGthunder) June 19, 2018
A Fold Apart is our award-winning 3D #puzzle #game about the emotional struggle of a #longdistancerelationship set in a world of folding paper.
Help us by pledging your support + get it first! https://t.co/2PmuuhRPqH #games #indiegames #AFoldApart 💙#origami pic.twitter.com/harC62unmF
Solo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.
David B joins us from the west coast best coast to talk about the upcoming Quiver Games Incubator!
Bizdev extraordinaire Eric Beer joins us to give his Hades II impressions and chat v-bucks subsidized game preservation.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and many more!
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
100% missed this one during E3, so incase you missed it - Ubisoft announced some upcoming heroes coming to For Honor. You can check out the trailers and press release below.
Celebrate Marching Fire: Get the For Honor Starter Edition on PC Free: ForHonorGame.com/FreeStarter Watch to see the reveal of For Honor: Marching Fire, a major update that will see new heroes, a new PvP mode called Breach, an unlimited single player mode, and major graphical enhancements. Marching Fire is coming October 16th.
Celebrate Marching Fire! Get the For Honor Starter Edition on PC Free: ForHonorGame.com/FreeStarter Watch to get a first look at the new 4v4 Breach mode and see the four new heroes from the Far East in action. For Honor: Marching Fire also includes an unlimited single player mode and major graphical enhancements and is available on October 16th.
Celebrate Marching Fire! Get the For Honor Starter Edition on PC Free: ForHonorGame.com/FreeStarter Watch to get a more in depth look at the four new Heroes from China, and a new 4v4 game mode called Breach! For Honor: Marching Fire also includes an unlimited single player mode and major graphical enhancements and is available on October 16th.
FOUR NEW HEROES FROM THE FAR EAST ENTER THE BATTLEFIELD IN FOR HONOR:® MARCHING FIRE, LAUNCHING OCTOBER 16
Includes New Faction, 4v4 Game Mode, Unlimited PvE Content, Significant Graphical Enhancements and More
Los Angeles, CA — June 11, 2018 — Today, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced Marching Fire, a new update coming to For Honor. For Honor: Marching Fire introduces the game’s largest post-launch content update, and includes the new Wu Lin faction, anew 4v4 PvP mode “Breach”, unlimited PvE content and more. The update will be available on October 16 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.
Available as part of the Marching Fire update are four new Heroes of the Wu Lin – a new faction inspired by ancient Chinese martial arts. The four new Heroes include the Tiandi, the Jiang Jun, the Nuxia, and the Shaolin, who have traveled from the east to escape a civil war that has consumed their homeland following the cataclysm. Each consumed by their own motivations, ranging from betrayal to personal tragedies, these Wu Lin Heroes bring a brand-new set of weaponry and fighting styles to add more versatility to the battlefield. All Wu Lin Heroes can be recruited using in-game Steel following an initial exclusivity period, which will be announced at a later date.
Players will have access to the four warriors of the Wu Lin, alongside the existing roster of 18 Heroes in a brand-new 4v4 PvP game mode, Breach. The mode will be free for all players and playable across three new maps, allowing players to live the fantasy of storming or protecting a well-fortified castle armed with ballistae and cauldrons of fire as well as archers and a heavily armored Lord looking to protect his land. Attackers and defenders must strategically maneuver the battlefield as they escort, or attempt to destroy, a battering ram to gain access to the castle.
For Honor: Marching Fire will also introduce new unlimited PvE content playable in single player and two-player online co-op. This new PVE mode will be available as part of the paid bundle, which also includes the Wu Lin Heroes. More details about the PVE content and the paid bundle will be revealed soon.
Finally, all players will also benefit from free graphical enhancements that will improve the in-game textures, introduce a revamped lighting system and new sky gradients. Further quality of life improvements include an updated user interface and a speech realization system that will give all Heroes new personalities.
In celebration of the For Honor: Marching Fire announcement, all PC players can get the For Honor PC Starter Edition for free via Uplay from June 11-18. The PC Starter Edition gives players full access to all multiplayer game modes and the campaign mode as well as the three Vanguard Heroes with additional Heroes being recruitable using in-game Steel. All PC versions of the game will also be on sale for up to 75% off through June 18. Console players can take advantage of the up to 75% discount on For Honor on Xbox One until June 17 and PlayStation®4 system until June 19.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way. With new training modes and dedicated servers, there has never been a better time to play For Honor.
For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame.
For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com<http://Ubisoft.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d8-%3a1%3f%26JDG%3c%3b09138%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&RE=MC&RI=4407665&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=3686&Action=Follow+Link>.
© 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The For Honor logo, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
We've known about Runbow coming to Switch and PS4 for a while now, and after small delay we now have a release date. You'll be able to play the party platformer on PlayStation 4, and Switch early next month on July 3rd.
You asked, so here it is! #Runbow is coming to #NintendoSwitch and #PS4 on July 3rd! Over 145 single player levels, achievements, trophies, over 40 costumes, 19 guest characters, and 6 game modes! The ultimate party is coming to a console (and handheld) near you! pic.twitter.com/VHQR1AHOYU
— 13AM Games @ E3 2018! (@13amgames) June 20, 2018
This should tie gamers over nicely while we wait for Double Cross which is expected to hit Switch later this year.
Announced last year, we always know Starlink: Battle of Atlas would be coming in 2018, and now we have the exact date. Announced at E3, the Ubisoft Toronto space adventure game will be coming October 16th to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.
Lead a group of interstellar pilots as you build your own starship, explore the Atlas Star System, and battle the vile Grax and his Forgotten Legion. Available October 16.
Nintendo Switch will also have an added bonus, as Fox McCloud from the StarFox series will be available on the Switch version of the game. You can check out the trailers and Press Release below. We'll have more on Starlink as I get through all the E3 news.
Lead a group of interstellar pilots as you build your own starship, explore the Atlas Star System, and battle the vile Grax and his Forgotten Legion. Featuring special guest pilot Fox McCloud and his Arwing. Battle in exclusive Add-on Star Wolf missions! Available October 16.
Our favorite moment for the #UbiE3 conference yesterday 😉 Congratulations to the entire team! #StarlinkGame pic.twitter.com/IYH2t2IR72
— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) June 12, 2018
BLAST OFF WITH STARLINK: BATTLE FOR ATLAS™ ON OCTOBER 16
The Starlink Initiative Teams Up with Ace Pilot and Star Fox Leader Fox McCloud in Free Exclusive Nintendo Switch® Add-On Content
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 11, 2018 – Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Starlink: Battle for Atlas™, an all-new action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Toronto, will be available for Nintendo Switch®, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X on October 16, 2018. This open world space saga featuring modular toy technology empowers players to assemble and customize real-world physical starships. Each modular component and pilot attached to the starship appears instantly in-game and players can experiment with different pilot abilities, weapons and ships to unleash devastating combos upon their enemies. The Starlink: Battle for Atlas Retail Starter Pack includes the game, one starship, one pilot, a variety of weapons, the Starlink controller mount and a poster for the suggested retail price of $74.99 USD, Pre-orders for the Starter Pack begin today.
The Starlink diverse cast of characters will team up with ace pilot and leader of the Star Fox team, Fox McCloud, and his iconic Arwing ship in free exclusive add-on content for the Nintendo Switch. Players can play through the entire campaign as Fox McCloud and embark on exclusive missions in Atlas featuring other friends from the Star Fox universe.
“We are excited to give players a deeper look at Starlink: Battle for Atlas, the first all-new property from Ubisoft Toronto,” said Laurent Malville, Creative Director at Ubisoft Toronto. “Starlink is a project born from the passion of our collective team, and the opportunity to work directly with Nintendo to bring Star Fox to our universe is a dream come true. We believe the Atlas open star system is a perfect playground for Fox to explore and hope players will too.”
The modular toys and dynamic combat mechanics in Starlink: Battle for Atlas let players explore multiple ways to achieve objectives and approach any obstacle or enemy, driven by their own imagination and creativity. Alongside the innovative new way to play, Starlink: Battle for Atlas offers open-world gameplay, spanning a full star system that players can explore with total freedom. Built from the ground up in the Snowdrop engine, the game allows seamless travel through and around the exotic alien worlds of the Atlas Star System, teeming with life and unique challenges across seven different planets. Players’ actions and choices will impact their journey and no two player experiences will be alike. Enemies will react and fight back intelligently – taking over the star system if the player does nothing to stop them. The fate of Atlas rests in your hands.
All versions of the Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack include the game, the Starlink controller mount and a poster. Additionally, on PlayStation® 4 system and Xbox One the Starter Pack includes:
* Zenith Starship – includes modular hull and two Armor wings
* Mason Rana Pilot
* Shredder Weapon
* Flamethrower Weapon
* Frost Barrage Weapon
The Nintendo Switch Starter Pack includes:
* Arwing Starship – includes modular hull and two Arwing wings, with laser cannon weapons and charge shot built in
* Fox McCloud Pilot
* Mason Rana Pilot
* Flamethrower Weapon
* Frost Barrage Weapon
* Digital versions of Zenith Starship and Shredder weapon
* Exclusive Star Fox mission content
The team at Ubisoft Toronto collaborated closely with Virtuos on the Nintendo Switch version of Starlink: Battle for Atlas. The partnership allowed Ubisoft to push the Nintendo Switch version to new heights, and fully support handheld, tabletop and docked play.
Players will be able to build their collection, and all pieces are compatible.* At launch, Starlink: Battle for Atlas will have additional ships, weapons and pilots available for purchase at the following suggested retail prices:
* Starship Pack (including one starship with modular hull and two wings, one pilot and one weapon): $24.99
* Weapon Pack (including two weapons): $9.99
* Pilot Pack (including one pilot): $7.99
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For more information about Starlink: Battle for Atlas, please visit: www.starlinkgame.com
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About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com
*The Arwing Starship and Fox McCloud Pilot will only be compatible with the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Starlink Battle for Atlas Logo, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo properties are licensed to Ubisoft Entertainment by Nintendo. Starfox characters © Nintendo. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Starlink Battle for Atlas, the first game from Ubisoft Toronto where they are the lead developer since Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was announced at last years E3 and we already know we're going to see more of the game at this years show. Ubisoft's E3 press conference will be at Monday June 4:00 EST and we'll have all the details here.
Get ready to visit Atlas, #UbiE3 is coming! Join us on June 11 from 1pm PT and see more #StarlinkGame. pic.twitter.com/khOhz6Qfou
— StarlinkGame (@StarlinkGame) June 4, 2018
Watch the world premiere of Starlink: Battle for Atlas and travel deep into space to protect the Atlas star system from enemies! Available Fall 2018! #Starlink Website - http://ubi.li/mthfr ABOUT Starlink: Battle for Atlas: In Starlink: Battle for Atlas, you're part of a group of heroic interstellar pilots, dedicated to free the Atlas star system from the Forgotten Legends, an evil robot force.
Solo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.
David B joins us from the west coast best coast to talk about the upcoming Quiver Games Incubator!
Bizdev extraordinaire Eric Beer joins us to give his Hades II impressions and chat v-bucks subsidized game preservation.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and many more!
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
We knew that Far Cry 5 was getting three pieces of DLC, and now we know the date of the first one - Hours of Darkness. The DLC will take players to Vietnam as they relive the experiences of Wendell Redler who was a character in the main campaign of Far Cry 5. The DLC will be out June 5th, and comes part of the Far Cry 5 season pass.
We also get a timeline of future DLC, including ones based on missions to Mars, and zombies. Full press release and trailer is below:
Escape from behind enemy lines in war-torn Vietnam and get your squad to the extraction zone! Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness will be available on June 5th, 2018 #FarCry5 #FarCry Please SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/UbisoftYouTubeChannel Visit our official channels for the latest information on all things Far Cry: https://far-cry.ubisoft.com/ https://www.facebook.com/farcry.usa https://www.instagram.com/farcrygame_us/ https://twitter.com/FarCrygame http://www.youtube.com/UbisoftNA ABOUT FAR CRY 5: Far Cry comes to America in the latest installment of the award-winning franchise.
FAR CRY 5: HOURS OF DARKNESS LAUNCHES ON JUNE 5
Travel from Hope County to Vietnam in Far Cry’s First DLC Adventure
Montreal — May 24, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness, the first post-launch adventure, will release on June 5 across all platforms. The first DLC will transport players back in time as they play Hope County’s Wendell “Red” Redler, who must find and rescue his fellow squad members from hostile forces during the Vietnam War. Hours of Darkness can be purchased as part of the Far Cry 5 Season Pass for $39.99 and Gold Edition for $119.99.
Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness transports players into a war-torn Vietnam as they relive the harrowing experience of Wendell Redler from the main campaign of Far Cry 5. Playable in solo or online co-op, Hours of Darkness transports players from rural Montana to a dangerous jungle where they must rescue imprisoned squad mates, wreak havoc on the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army, and fight to get back home by any means necessary. This first DLC adventure will feature new gear and abilities as well as two different playable modes that will be unlocked after completing Hours of Darkness: Survivor Mode, giving players a limited loadout for a more challenging playthrough, and Action Movie Mode, where a generous loadout delivers over-the-top action.
In addition to the DLC, all Far Cry 5 players will have access to new Vietnam-themed assets in Far Cry Arcade available on May 24 with the release of title update (TU) 6, the Vietnam Update Map Builders will be able to integrate these assets into their existing maps or create new maps focused on the Hours of Darkness theme. All future DLCs will also include thematic assets that will be added to Far Cry Arcade for free.
Alongside today’s title update, Ubisoft released the soundtrack for Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness, available here: https://idol.lnk.to/FarCry5_Hours_of_Darkness. Composed by Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire, Gallows, Black Lungs) and Andrew Gordon Macpherson. Driven by fear, confusion and violence, the music takes us on a journey into the madness of war. With the participation of renowned multi-instrumentalist Kim Uyen Le, Wade and Andrew have created a sound palette that blends traditional Vietnamese instruments with hypnotic, late 60’s psychedelic soundscapes, gritty vintage electronic textures, and pounding rhythmic patterns.
Far Cry 5 post-launch will continue with two new DLC adventures – Lost on Mars and Dead Living Zombies – which will be released in July and August of this year. Two additional asset drops will give map builders more tools to create unique Far Cry Arcade experiences. The DLC adventures are available in the Season Pass, or as standalone DLC purchases, while new asset releases for Far Cry Arcade will be available for free to all players.
Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden's Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 will continue to receive premium DLC adventures available in the Season Pass as well as free content including new Far Cry Arcade assets and in-game live events following the launch.
For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit farcry.com.
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Way of the Passive Fist came out in March, and I think you should pick it up. Whether or not you have the game has been updated to version 1.1.0.3 with some improved UI and bug fixes. You can check out the patch notes here.
The first Title Update for #WayOfThePassiveFist is now live! We have a new site to track all updates, so check out the details of v1.1.0.3 here!https://t.co/PIQfXv4SO6 pic.twitter.com/xYdoMoWkp8
— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) May 1, 2018
V1.1.0.3 features many quality of life updates, like making the blast zone of mortar fire much more clear. No more guessing the blast radius, stay clear of the red zone! pic.twitter.com/SXFFemiD1q
— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) May 2, 2018
Way of the Passive Fist is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Do you want to give For Honor a try but don't want to straight up purchase the game? Ubisoft got your back as they'll be having a free weekend for the medieval pvp fighter next weekend from May 3rd - May 6th.
Details can be found on the website here with the timing below.
Xbox will start on May 3, 2018 at 1am PDT, and will end on May 7, 2018 at 12am PDT
PS4* will start on May 3, 2018 at 1am PDT, and will end on May 7, 2018 at 12am PDT
PC* will start on May 3, 2018 at 10am PDT, and will end on May 6, 2018 at 1pm PDT
*PS4 & PC pre-load available starting May 1, 2018 at 12am PDT
Become a Warrior during the For Honor Free Weekend happening May 3-6. Keep the progress of your adventures and save up to 67% on the game. Existing Warriors, if you train with your apprentice friends, you can both earn a bounty with the Warrior Training Program. Visit ForHonorGame.com/FreeWeekend to learn more!
Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia is returning…sort of. The series, which hasn’t seen a console game since 2010’s Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is coming as a limited-time event in For Honor. The update includes 30 pieces of Prince of Persia-inspired loot to unlock.
Ubisoft is having a special Halloween event for For Honor - live now until November 1st the “Fans of the Otherworld” in-game event is free for all players. It comes with a new game mode, exclusive Halloween-themed loot, and new executions
Ubisoft announced that Season 3 of their third year for For Honor on August 1st will introduce new Viking Hero ‘Jormungandr’, as well as a new Breach map, and various quality of life and balance changes. Check out the full trailer below.
Solo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.